Town Pop. 112

Living in Priors Hardwick: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Priors Hardwick scores 37/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 85/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is schools, at 4/100 against a town median of 23/100.

Priors Hardwick places 9th of 11 in the CV47 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate safety (94) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. It scores 7 points below the CV47 postcode district as a whole, which averages 44/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CV47 postcode district.

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Priors Hardwick scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
312.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 11 crimes
↑ 195% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 1174% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 829% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 476% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 425% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Windmill Lane 6 crimes
  2. 2 Holly Bush Lane 4 crimes
  3. 3 Keys Lane 4 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.463 · PM2.5 6.459 · PM10 11.46 µg/m³
75
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
4

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsThe Horton General Hospital10 mi
Warwick Hospital12.8 mi
University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire16 mi
Hospital waitsGeorge Eliot Hospital NHS Trust4.7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs91%
Nearest GP surgeryByfield Medical Centre3.5 mi
GP capacity1,265 patients per GP
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Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
46
Full fibre (FTTP)81.7%
available across Stratford-on-Avon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
73.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
73.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate60.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.8%Unemployed2.4%Retired25.5%Student2.8%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.1%Skilled & technical37.8%Routine & elementary12.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)47.2%Apprenticeship4.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.5%
Home ownership70.5%
Among the least-deprived 39% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
46
Council tax Stratford-on-Avon · 2026-27
A £1,656
B £1,932
C £2,208
D £2,484
E £3,036
F £3,588
G £4,140
H £4,968
Energy West Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
5
Banbury 9.7 mi
Leamington Spa 11.1 mi
Long Buckby 11.6 mi
J12 M40 6.2 mi
J12 M40 6.3 mi
J11 M40 8.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Priors Hardwick in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Stoneton 0 1.4 mi away ⇄
Priors Marston 38 1.4 mi away ⇄
Upper Boddington 44 1.7 mi away ⇄
Napton on the Hill 40 3.3 mi away ⇄
Byfield 41 3.3 mi away ⇄
Aston le Walls 0 3.8 mi away ⇄
Ladbroke 52 3.9 mi away ⇄
Fenny Compton 50 4.0 mi away ⇄
Woodford Halse 41 4.7 mi away ⇄
Chipping Warden 42 4.8 mi away ⇄
Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) 55 4.8 mi away ⇄
Bishop's Itchington 40 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Priors Hardwick a nice place to live?

Priors Hardwick has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Priors Hardwick is 37/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Priors Hardwick?

Priors Hardwick is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 35 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Priors Hardwick in context

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Postcode districts in Priors Hardwick

CV47 44 ⇄

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